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10...
(The next day...)
Catarina had arrived moments ago and couldn't keep her eyes off of Alec, or more importantly, Alec's stomach.
"Honestly Magnus, when you called me saying you had an emergency and needed my skills I thought you were having me on. This, is..."
"Incredible? Wonderful? An exciting new adventure." Magnus added and couldn't help his excitement.
Alec on the other hand saw Catarina's expression on her face and knew she wasn't thinking of any of the words Magnus had described. They were all sitting in the living room. Alec sitting next to Magnus while Catarina sat opposite them.
"Different." She finally said, making Alec relax and Magnus sulk.
"Different? Catarina, Alec is carry our baby and all you can say is different?"
"Magnus." Alec pleaded him, he just wanted to get examined and then deal with the other plans they had that day... Telling his friends the news. Hoping their words wouldn't be anything worse. Words such as Disgrace, Evil and an Abomination. He couldn't help it, he was worried.
Catarina, noticing Alec's worry smiled at him. "Alec, everything will be ok. You are in good hands. I'll make sure the baby is ok."
"Thanks." Alec smiled weakly. He was still nervous.
"Mind you, it might've been nice if I was told about this sooner. You must be due in September and you haven't seen anyone these past months..? I can understand, but you could've called me sooner Magnus. You can trust me. Even though I am sure at the ball last week I didn't see Alec this big?"
Alec looked at Magnus. "You didn't tell her?"
Magnus looked from Alec and then to Catarina. "My darling, the reason no one, let alone yourself didn't see Alec in this state was because he wasn't pregnant then. It happened that night."
Catarina stared at both of them. Alec nodded in agreement with Magnus. "It's true, this happened last week. We had decided to well, end it when we saw what had happened, and erm..." Alec shrugged, running a hand through his black hair messing it up even more. He was finding it difficult explaining this to her, how was he going to manage to explain it to everyone else?
"Let me guess, everything you did to try and terminate the pregnancy failed and instead sped it up."
"Correct." Magnus added, somewhat pleased. Not with the fact every spell he did failed but for the fact his daughter could prevent things and speed up her development. Magnus had the look of a proud parent.
Catarina, however didn't seem to have the same feelings. She took a deep breath and turned to Alec. "Where do you feel more comfortable being examined?"
"The bedroom?" He asked.
"Ok then, lets go."
Magnus helped Alec up, he could manage to move around ok still but the extra weight was slightly a disadvantage. The bump too was started to knock into things, which he kept on apologizing to his daughter for, and when she was awake, she too apologised back. It was a weird feeling.
Right now she was asleep and content in his stomach, or should he say womb now? He was somewhat glad he didn't have to go through the whole 9 months. Things would be a lot worse if he had to deal with every bit of being pregnant.
As the moved to the bedroom, Catarina stopped Magnus from entering.
"Just Alec and I, Magnus."
Magnus eyes grew wider, but did not complain which Alec was surprised about. He turned to Alec. "It'll be fine, I'll be in the living room if you need me." With that he left as Catarina closed over the door, but did not shut it.
Alec stood, awkwardly in the middle of the room, he really wasn't sure what was about to happen let alone being alone with Catarina. He knew she was trustworthy, but he couldn't help feeling anxious. Since last night and deciding to keep his and Magnus's daughter, he couldn't help fretting over her safety.
"Alec, make yourself comfortable. Like I said earlier, you will be fine."
Alec nodded, not trusting his voice and laid down on the bed. He plumped up some pillows behind him so he could lean up abit. Once he was comfortable Catarina moved to the bed and gently sat down next to him. "Ok Alec, would you like me to lift up your top or would you prefer to do it?" She asked kindly.
Alec didn't answer but pulled up his top revealing his bump. "Is that ok, or do you need me to take it off?" He asked, not really sure on what he needed to do.
"That's perfectly fine how it is. I'm going to start feeling around the bump and will be taking some blood samples as well. If you feel uncomfortable or wish me to stop at any time, please let me know."
Alec nodded as Catarina pressed her hands to his stomach and gently felt around the whole area, asking Alec at times if there was any pain or other sensations. There wasn't and Catarina smiled. Alec guessed that was a good sign. Once satisfied, Catarina moved and picked up her bag she brought out and pulled out a stethoscope, placing the listening parts into her ears.
"Alec this will be cold to the touch, it won't hurt but let me know if it's uncomfortable. I'm going to listen to your baby."
Alec just nodded. He knew Catarina was being overly kind. Magnus had told him before she arrived she was an excellent nurse and knew what she was doing. After all she has had many years experience. Alec didn't ask how many, he didn't wish to be rude to probably the only medical person who wouldn't look at him like some sort of experiment.
Catarina placed the coolness of the metal against Alec's body, instantly feeling a kick inside.
"I feel I may have woken her up." Catarina said drawing back the metal piece to place it elsewhere on his stomach.
Inside his mind he heard his daughter's voice. "What was that?"
Alec smiled. "It's ok." He said aloud, to both of them. Inside his mind he replied to his daughter "I'm having a check up, to make sure you're ok."
"But I am ok? Why do you need... Aagh, that's cold."
Alec laughed a little feeling his daughter kick wherever Catarina placed her stethoscope.
"I have to admit, I've never had a patient be so active during a check up."
"Who is that, I don't recognize the voice?"
Before Alec could reply he saw Catarina stood up instantly, starring at Alec and the bump. Alec knew what she had heard.
"You weren't hearing things, she can talk." Alec said, hoping she won't freak.
Catarina's eyes were slightly larger than before. "You can hear her? All the time? When did this start?"
"Last night. She got me to change my mind. She was very persuasive."
Catarina looked at him, to the bump then back to Alec. "I can imagine. My word, you two have something very special. I have to admit, I am very jealous." Catarina smiled. She may be jealous but the trust in her eyes told Alec his child would not be betrayed by her.
"Thanks."
"Does your daughter have a name yet?"
Alec looked down at his bump. He hadn't even thought of that yet. Then again, he could always ask.
"Sweetheart?" Alec said, not realising aloud seeing Catarina's expression he quickly added. "That's not her name, at least I think not?"
"Yes daddy?"
"Have you, I mean. Do you know what we named you? You didn't really say in the vision you gave me."
Catarina's expression changed hearing that but didn't say anything. She also removed her equipment to give Alec some privacy between him and his daughter.
"Yes, I know my name. I like it."
"Can you tell me?" Alec asked then heard her giggle. "Please, it would be nice to know it."
"But you do know it daddy, I'm named after you."
"What?" Alec was stunned. Catarina saw the expression on his face change and asked if he was ok. Alec just nodded.
"My name is Alexis Bane Lightwood. Lexy for short. It was daddy Magnus's idea."
Alec smiled, "I bet it was. Thank you, Lexy."
"Lexy?" Magnus came into the room, looking puzzled as he stared at both Catarina and Alec. Seeing Alec's look of amusement he moved over to him. "Is everything ok? Who is Lexy?"
Alec stared at him in disbelieve but then asked "Thought of any baby names yet for our daughter?"
Magnus nodded. "Actually I have, yes. Mainly one and I hope you'd like it because I adore the name..."
"Alexis Bane Lightwood, by any chance?" Alec said before he could.
Magnus was gobsmacked. "How did you?"
"Lexy, our daughter told me. She also told me it was all your idea."
"I will admit, I have thought of the name for a few days." Magnus admitted. "Do you like it?"
Alec sat up and kissed him. Catarina couldn't help but smile at the both of them, and then cough gently to remind them they weren't alone.
"Sorry to interrupt boys, but I still haven't finished yet."
Magnus, reluctantly pulled away. Before he could answer his friend the apartment buzzer sounded through the room. He sighed and stood. "Very well, I shall return." With that he left the them alone once more. No doubt to yell at whoever was disturbing them Alec thought.
"Right then... Shall we continue, blood sample next?" She said reaching into her bag for a syringe.
"Erm, can we pass the syringe part?" Alec asked. He didn't know why, but being stabbed with a needle was the last thing he wanted to happen.
"Alec, you're a Shadowhunter and afraid of needles?" Catarina sounded amused.
"Not until now I wasn't."
Catarina chuckled. "It'll be over in a..."
Before Catarina could finish, a loud commotion was heard coming from the living room. Alec didn't think twice to act. He was up, weapon in hand instantly which was kept nearby the bed and rushed out of the bedroom before Catarina could put the needle away.
As he rushed though into the living room, hearing loud voices and something smash in the room too Alec needed to know Magnus was ok. Not just for him, but for Lexy too. Once he was in, he couldn't believe what he saw.
Magnus was standing there, unharmed, but alarmed to see four people, all standing in the room ready for action. Alec recognised them all: First Simon, who saw him first and his eyes widened in surprise. Then Clary who just looked stunned. Isabelle, who seemed to have knocked over something with her whip almost dropped to the ground seeing him. Then it was Jace, Jace looked him straight in the eyes, then moved his gaze down.
"Hmm..." Jace stated. "Out of all the Lightwoods, I honestly thought it would be Izzy who'd get knocked up first."
Magnus put his head into his hands as Alec stood there unable to move. Within seconds everyone surrounded him and the noise and commotion reignited once more.